Jakarta: Java Jazz Festival Kicks Off March 2
With 18 stages and over 1,500 artists, this year’s event promises to be the biggest one to date. more >>
Upcoming Events
Follow us here as we find the most interesting events around the region, whether it’s a religious festival like Thaipusam, a sporting event like F1, or something from the art world like a new exhibit of paintings or photographs.
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The Datai Langkawi to Host Celeb Chef Rick Stein
The UK celebrity chef will prepare five-course meals, chat with guests, and provide cooking demonstrations during his April 13-15 visit. more >>
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Events: Celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year
Don your Sunday best and make a pilgrimage to Jokhang Temple in Lhasa to join the week-long celebrations starting Feb. 22. more >>
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Jaipur Literature Festival 2012 Set to Kick Off January 20
This year the literary festival will feature renowned authors including Tom Stoppard, Deepak Chopra, and Michael Ondaatje. more >>
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Philippines Decks Out for Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival
The annual celebration, set to kick off on Jan. 14, fills the streets of Kalibo with flamboyantly costumed dance troupes, processions, and drumbeats. more >>
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Hong Kong Arts Festival 2012 to Kick Off January 28
Spanning 45 days, one of Asia’s premier arts festival will feature 166 performances, including 38 ensembles and solo artists. more >>
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Camel Wrestling Festival to Kick Off in Turkey January 15
Over 100 beasts of burden will go into head-to-head battle for dominance in the small Turkish town of Selcuk. more >>
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India: Sky’s the Limit at Ahmedabad’s Intl. Kite Festival
The annual festival attracts thousands of kite enthusiasts and spectators to Gujarat’s largest city on Jan. 14. more >>
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Big Day Out 2012 Set to Rock Australia and New Zealand
Starting Jan. 20 and running until Feb. 5, Big Day Out 2012 is scheduled to feature huge international acts including Kanye West and Soundgarden. more >>
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Bali to Stage ‘Jazz Market by the Sea’ from January 6
The annual festival showcases local and international musical talent in a vibrant community market atmosphere. more >>
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China’s Harbin Ice and Snow Festival to Kick Off Jan. 5
Every year Harbin turns into a winter wonderland with life-size carvings, ice lanterns, and fireworks displays. more >>
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Sydney Festival 2012 Promises Range of Entertainment
A bold celebration of culture, this free-spirited festival spills onto streets of Sydney for three entertaining weeks starting Jan. 7. more >>
